Riebeek West Crime Statistics

Riebeek West, West Coast, Western Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F10/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,142

+9.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

7,655

per 100k

Safety Score

10/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

19,896

Crime Breakdown — Riebeek West (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	391	34.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	248	21.7%
Common assault	contact	192	16.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	145	12.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	121	10.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	111	9.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	73	6.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	53	4.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	44	3.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	35	3.1%
Common robbery	contact	15	1.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	15	1.3%
Stock Theft	property	13	1.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	11	1.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	11	1.0%
Murder	contact	7	0.6%
Rape	contact	7	0.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	5	0.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	5	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	0.4%
Attempted murder	contact	3	0.3%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Riebeek West Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Riebeek West Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Riebeek West Safe?

No, Riebeek West has high crime levels.

Riebeek West scores 10/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Riebeek West is 7,655 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Riebeek West, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+150%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+9.9%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

34% of all crime

Rank in West Coast

21/25

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Riebeek West

In 2025, Riebeek West recorded 1,142 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Riebeek West is Drug-Related Crime with 391 reported cases (34.2% of all crime in Riebeek West), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 248 cases (21.7%) and Common assault at 192 cases (16.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Riebeek West has increased by 9.9%, indicating a worsening trend for the Riebeek West area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Riebeek West?

The most reported crimes in Riebeek West are Drug-Related Crime (391 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (248 cases), Common assault (192 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Riebeek West compare to other areas in West Coast?

Riebeek West has a crime rate of 7,655 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in West Coast, Nuwerus is safer with a rate of 503 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in West Coast

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Nuwerus	19,896	75	503	A (85)
Elands Bay	19,896	119	799	B (77)
Redelinghuys	19,896	131	880	B (76)
Doring Bay	19,896	150	1,005	B (72)
Eendekuil	19,896	181	1,211	B (68)
Graafwater	19,896	222	1,488	C (62)
Vanrhynsdorp	19,896	269	1,804	C (55)
Hopefield	19,896	337	2,257	D (47)
Lambertsbaai	19,896	474	3,177	D (35)
Klawer	19,896	493	3,302	F (33)